AWM 102 Conservation Practice Systems II
This course uses sub-surface agricultural water conservation activities to effect nutrient loss reduction and soil retention strategies. Techniques covered include various tile layouts, drainage water management, erosion and run-off control, integration of saturated buffers and bioreactors in nutrient management, and other long-term practices. Focus is on long term agricultural watershed health based on best current evidence through utilization of open-source informatics, teamwork and collaboration within a given agricultural boundary. 12 (2 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours)